Are you aware of the savings available to subsequent cycles? As the year draws to a close, Fertility Solutions would like to offer a friendly reminder to our patients that the Medicare Safety Net resets as of January 1st 2012. The changes to the safety net in 2010 has allowed patients to access greater Medicare … Read More
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The Immune System and Infertility
Couples trying to have a baby may be frustrated by both a failure to conceive and a failure to maintain a pregnancy once conception has occurred. Over the past few decades, it has become increasingly apparent that immunological factors make a substantial contribution to these two clinical infertility problems. The body’s immune system includes among … Read More
When To Consult A Fertility Specialist
You have unexplained infertility, and your doctor has proposed a treatment that can increase your chances of carrying a healthy pregnancy. You are a woman age 35 or older and are concerned that your chances of pregnancy are decreasing with age. You are a woman of 35 or younger and you have been trying for … Read More
Tips For Family and Friends
I want to share my feelings about infertility with you, because I want you to understand my struggle. I know that understanding infertility is difficult; there are times when it seems even I don’t understand. This struggle has provoked intense and unfamiliar feelings in me and I fear that my reactions to these feelings might … Read More
Males With Cancer: Semen Testing
Are You a Male About to Start Cancer Treatment? We can help you find out if your sperm is fertile. HOW TO ARRANGE FOR THIS TEST Your local GP or your Fertility Specialist can arrange for you to have this test at Fertility Solutions. Phone the clinic in advance to book an appointment on 07 … Read More
7 Steps To IVF – ABC Science Video
This fantastic ABC Science Animated IVF animation takes you through the 7 steps of in vitro fertilisation. Please click on “Enter Site >” on the video above to watch the interactive video. Here is the transcript: In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a reproductive technology in which an egg is removed from a woman and joined … Read More
Bundaberg IVF Clinic Moves
Fertility Solutions has expanded its Bundaberg IVF fertility service by moving to newer and larger premises located at 89 Woongarra Street West Bundaberg, it was announced today. The clinic will be open from Monday 25th July 2011, so please come and visit us. Not only has the clinic expanded physically, but so has the staff … Read More
Natural and Minimal Stimulation IVF
Natural IVF and Minimal Stimulation IVF are IVF Cycles where very low doses of fertility stimulating drugs or no fertility stimulating drugs are used within the treatment cycle. You may be advised by your fertility specialist to take this approach because of medical reasons (for instance, a past history of breast cancer or severe hormone … Read More
Cutting Edge Technology Now Available at Fertility Solutions
Cutting Technology (Vitirification) Helping Women’s Fertility by Dr. Rebecca Matthews, Laboratory Manager What does this mean for women? There are many instances when egg freezing can be used to help preserve fertility. It has become very common for women to delay having children for a number of reasons (the most common reason given is not being … Read More
Mens Health And Fertility: The Challenges
By Karen McElroy Womens health issues have enjoyed more attention than mens health over recent years. However, Australian men are at a higher risk of developing many chronic diseases and have a lower life expectancy than women. The leading health issues for men are heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, depression and substance abuse including … Read More